FD Nursing Associate Degree at Huddersfield

This module provides the opportunity for you to develop the foundation knowledge required in relation to policy, professional values and communication. You'll learn theory and practical skills, allowing you to develop the professional behaviour required as a Trainee Nursing Associate, connected to safety, safeguarding and protection of people of all ages. You'll also have the opportunity to reflect on the communication skills used in your practice learning experience, policy and professional pra

You'll have the opportunity to develop the knowledge and understanding required to care for patients'/service users across the lifespan focusing on physical and mental health needs. You'll explore normal anatomy and physiology. You'll also study how to deliver person centred care safely whilst monitoring health and promoting health and wellbeing. Fundamental nursing associate skills will also be practised in our simulation labs, including hand washing, nutrition, basic life support and administr

This module provides the opportunity for you to develop the academic skills required to progress in higher education and successfully complete your academic studies. This will include a variety of transferable skills, as well as life-long learning skills and reflective practice. You'll also learn about essay and report writing, referencing, IT skills and the use of the University search engine in searching for information. You'll be encouraged to evaluate your strengths, limitations and identify

This module provides you with the opportunity to gain fundamental skills of nursing associate practice including personal hygiene, infection control and undertaking observations. You'll complete a practice learning experience, normally in two blocks, where you'll put the theory you've learnt into practice. You'll be using the 'All England Nursing Associate Practice Assessment Document', where you'll record the standards you've achieved and your practice assessor and practice supervisor will docu

You'll have the opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills through lectures and simulation activities carried out in our simulation laboratories, so you can safely and competently care for patients'/service users across the lifespan and with a range of healthcare needs.

This module provides the opportunity for you to build and develop your practice skills through completion of a practice learning experience. This is usually undertaken in two blocks, where you'll explore physical, mental and social aspects in the treatment of patients'/service users. Through placement experiences you'll be required to demonstrate your understanding and ability to link theory and practice. This will involve completing the 'All England Nursing Associate Practice Assessment Documen

Through this module you'll be encouraged to explore issues of lifelong learning and continuing professional development that underpin registration requirements for nursing associates. You'll also have the opportunity to develop and use a variety of transferable skills including numeracy, literacy, lifelong learning and reflective practice. You'll be encouraged to evaluate and reflect upon your strengths, limitations and areas for development in order to function effectively as registered practit

This module provides the opportunity for you to further develop your knowledge of the concepts of research, evidence-based care and audit for service improvement. You'll continue to develop your skills in literature searching, critical appraisal and data analysis, as well as explore how to evaluate published research and the concept of ethics within healthcare research. You'll also learn about different approaches to research, including quantitative, qualitative, systematic reviews and audits, a